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The building is in a good state of repair. The Electric Light in- 
stallation was completed on December 13th last, and since that time has 
been in full operation, very much to the advantage of everybody and 
everything concerned. ‘The irregularities of supply have been but slight, 
and although the cost is at present considerably in advance of that of gas, 
the Committee have no reason to regret having made the change. It is a 
source of satisfaction to them that they have been able to pay for the 
Electric Light, and also for the painting and cleaning of the whole 
Institution, inside and out, without borrowing money, or in any way 
impairing the usefulness of the Institution, The charges for painting 
and bookbinding will undoubtedly be less in the future. 
The Committee’s best thanks are due to those who have kindly 
given books, periodicals, and other articles during the past year, and 
they close this Report by placing on record their complete satisfaction 
with the manner in which the staff discharge their duties, and they believe 
that their feeling in this matter is shared by those residents who use the 
Library. 
On behalf of the Committee, 
GEORGE BOTTOMLEY, 
CHAIRMAN. 
October 29th, 1894. 
